Banquet Captain

Mr C. Hotels; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village is seeking a part-time Banquet Assistant to help coordinate event setups and guest services. You will arrange equipment, assist with room setups, and ensure guest requests are met in accordance with BEOs.

Join a team that delivers memorable experiences for guests in Princeton. This role requires strong communication, the ability to work under pressure, and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with guests and staff.
• Strong work ethic and professional service.
• Ability to work under pressure in busy environments.
• May require nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Read and interpret BEOs to understand room setup and menu served.
• Enjoy working as part of a team delivering great guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Arrange equipment for guest functions and ensure accuracy before staff arrives for room setup.
• Assist Banquet staff in room setup; ensure guest tables, buffet tables and equipment are correctly set up.
• Schedule staff for pre-meal assignments and function stations; relay special instructions.
• Inspect food for quality and presentation and communicate changes to kitchen staff.

Skills

Communication

Work ethic

Team player

Staying calm under pressure

Flexible schedule

Job description

From location to accommodation, all of the elements come together perfectly at The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village. Enviably located near the campus of Princeton University in quaint Forrestal Village, our hotel offers guests an inspired venue point to explore the area. Discover the charming shops and restaurants of Palmer Square or make your way to nearby points of interest like Rider University and Trenton, New Jersey..

Job Description

What you will be doing

• Make arrangements for equipment needed for guest functions, ensuring its accuracy and completeness prior to the staff's arrival for room set up.
• Assist the Banquet staff in room set up. Make sure all guest tables, buffet tables and equipment are set up correctly. Ensure all requests and needs are met, referencing BEO's.
• Schedule staff for pre-meal assignments and function stations. Inform them of any special request or special instructions.
• Inspect food for quality and presentation prior to serving. Keep open communication with the kitchen staff, informing them of any changes or special instructions.

Requirements

What we are looking for

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with guests and associates.
• High work ethic and self-initiative, prompt, professional service
• Ability to work in high pressure situations
• May be required to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Read and interpret BEO's to understand and verify room set up and menu served
• Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!
• Physical Requirements (In-Office Role)
• Ability to work in a standard office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day)
• Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.
• Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
• Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Status

Part-time

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